Police land of Hesse, Germany. Facebook
As reported by the Hessian State Police on Facebook
In the city of Hanau, in the state of Hesse, police documented dozens of red graffiti on cars, building walls, and mailboxes. In total, authorities have recorded almost 50 such images.
According to police, the swastikas are depicted with blood of human origin. It has not yet been established whose blood was used.
The first discovery was recorded on November 5 at 10:40 p.m. after a car owner reported it. Subsequently, authorities found similar drawings on other cars.
Over the course of sixteen hours of the investigation, the images were also found on mailboxes and the walls of houses in the district.
The police urge residents of Hanau and the Hesse region to stay vigilant and report similar incidents.
In modern Germany, the use of the swastika as a Nazi symbol is prohibited by law, however its appearance can occur in artistic or educational contexts.
Official statements from the authorities and law enforcement do not use the word “swastika” and refer to the images as “Hakenkreuz”.
Context and Legislation
Such incidents involving hate-provocation and vandalism require thorough investigation. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities urge the public to be vigilant and report suspicious activity.
